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'Christmas Eve' on Nov. 7 in Deer Park! Cinematic Love Letter to Smithtown Headed to Regal
A locally shot film will premiere at Regal Deer Park on Nov. 7.
Happy Tastes Good in Mastic-Shirley: Local Leaders Partake in New DQ Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
The ribbon-cutting ceremony took a deftly assisting Supervisor Panico tapping in on giant scissor duty for Ben to "give it a bit of that 'Brookhaven Snap,'" a quip which spawned raucous chuckles. Afterward, the Bathija's invited the leaders on a tour of the kitchen, where obligatory drive-thru-side photo ops ensued.
'Caitlyn's Vision' Holds Legislative Breakfast at Suffolk AME's Bohemia Headquarters
By Michael J. Reistetter
Nearly 200 Restaurants Aid Families of West Babylon Car Crash Victims Through 'Long Island Pizza Strong'
According to "Long Island Pizza Strong," $5 for every pizza sold by restaurants participating that day would go directly to the families of the victims—which included Bella Trezza, 17, and Riley Goot, 18.
Family of LI Businesswoman Who Tragically Died in 2022 House Fire to Grand Open a Dairy Queen in Mastic-Shirley
It may be Halloween-time, but kids who have developed a penchant for the alternative to the McDonald's, Wendy's and Burger King triumvirate need not fret nor be frightened over the new day that has dawned. The in-town survey says: c'est la vie to the days where the whole family must cram into the not-so-minivan to seek out their beloved queen in Medford, East Northport, St. James, even so far as Massapequa, and so forth.
The Controlled Burning of a Couch: Brookhaven FD Visits Kreamer St. Elementary
By Michael J. Reistetter
NYLIFF For This! Indie Filmmakers Become Award Winners
Top prizes were awarded to such films as "Art Thief" (Best Supporting Actor), "Lady of the Lake" (Best Cinematography), "Horse Town," (Best Horror Feature), "The Greatest," (Best Dramatic Feature), and "Rest in Memories" (Spirit of NYLIFF).
'Sloth Encounters' Revisited, Liev Schreiber Awarded at Hamptons Film Fest
By Michael J. Reistetter
Hauppauge Firefighter Receives Hispanic Heritage Month First Responder Award
By Michael J. Reistetter
Running on Plenty: USMC Vet Legislator Completes Suffolk Marathon 10K in 22-Pound Vest for Military Suicide Awareness
The winning route not just for first-place finishers, but for all who signed up cast its starting point in Babylon Village before crossing the Robert Moses Causeway to end at Bay Shore's Gardiner County Park.
Circuit Rideshare Route Added to Improve Brentwood Transit Woes
By Michael J. Reistetter
Long Islanders Lovin' It: President Trump's McDonald's Drive-Thru Shift
Even if Trump's challenge of Harris' past employment is futile, with large outlets confirming McDonald's did not respond to their employment record inquiries, his visit still signifies the upper hand he holds over his opponent, according to his immovable backing.
Bond Sale Season: Suffolk Comptroller Announces Latest Success
The Comptroller cites "strong support" from investors; the winning bid—3.39 percent, from Jefferies, LLC—was even better than what was projected for an 18-year bond issue, per Kennedy.
Rebels with a Coordinated Cause? An LI Lens Unto Teens 'Doing Donuts' and Drag Racing
The police responded to the scene at approximately 1:15 a.m., and upon dispersing, a motorist sped off—fleeing the area at an alarmingly high velocity.
Local Legislator Lobbies White House for FEMA Cash
Kennedy goes on to stress that partisan politics need not come into play when weighing a matter that demands swift resolution. She says residents of her community hold cherished memories from childhood and beyond of Stump Pond, a result of the damming of the Nissequogue River, and will not be able to create more without the approval of said emergency declaration.
For the Lost: Locally-Shot 'Christmas Eve in Miller's Point' Captures the Free Spirit of Priceless LI Lore-Keepers
By Michael J. Reistetter
William Floyd HS Robotics' T-Shirt Cannon Was Just the Beginning
By Michael J. Reistetter
Daily Feed
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer Wins Alumni Award
Ward Melville's Athletic Trainer and Science Teacher Claudine Weiner recently was awarded the Outstanding Alumni Award from Stony Brook University.
Coach Desi Honored
This weekend the Suffolk County Baseball Coaches Association honored legendary Coach Al Desiderio.
Parents Protest at William Floyd High School
Multiple groups, including “Moms for Liberty, Suffolk Chapter” and “Show Me Your Face” protested the William Floyd School District after concerned parents claimed a biological boy is a member of the Girls’ Varsity Track Team.